THE UNIVERSITY SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY Saint Joseph’s University Spirit • Intellect • Purpose Founded in 1851, Saint Joseph's is an independent, Catholic, Jesuit The friendly atmosphere and close-knit campus ensure that students university teaching disciplined reasoning, effective communication, and don't get lost in either the literal or the figurative sense at Saint Joseph's. a love of learning. From Willings Alley in Old City Philadelphia to Stiles Street in North Philadelphia to its current location on City Avenue, Saint Joseph's has continued to grow and change with the times. The University combines the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence, a histo- ry of service, and an ideal campus location to produce successful stu- dents who seek to make a good world even better. An academically rig- orous and supportive community, Saint Joseph's challenges its students to exceed their highest professional and personal ambitions, fosters the mature development of values, and deepens a desire to help shape the world. These characteristics are reflective of the University's core values of Spirit • Intellect • Purpose. Full-time, undergraduate day enrollment is approximately 4,150. Graduate, evening and executive programs push total enrollment to more than 7,000. SPIRIT Men and women leave Saint Joseph's prepared. The University boasts an excellent record of placing its graduates in first-time jobs, profession- al schools, and other advanced degree programs. Part-time work and internships provide real-world experiences, the kind which delight future employers. And with its many diverse student organizations, SJU offers ample opportunities to assume leadership positions. An extensive on-campus recruitment program provides graduates with a head start in their employment search. Regular meetings with faculty advisors, along with advisory programs in the health professions and in pre-law, assist students who wish to further their schooling. SJU's City Avenue location combines the best of dynamic Philadelphia with the suburban, residential setting of the elegant Main Line. Saint Joseph's 65 acres span two counties, allowing students literally to enjoy the best of both worlds. The city of Philadelphia, with its tremendous wealth of historical, cultural, social, and athletic attractions, is easily accessible, while the safety, serenity, and greenery of a suburban cam- pus are right at hand. 2006-07 SAINT JOSEPH’S BASKETBALL• 172 SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY INTELLECT PURPOSE Saint Joseph's nationally recognized academic reputation is confirmed The students of Saint Joseph's University are dedicated to making by ongoing acknowledgment in Barron's, U.S. News & World Report, today's world even better. A natural spirit of volunteerism has enabled and Peterson's. The Jesuit tradition of intellectual inquiry and personal the University's community service programs to become the most concern manifests itself in small, challenging classes taught by a caring popular extracurricular activities on campus. In addition, a Service faculty. Graduate assistants do not teach, so undergraduates can be sure Learning program allows students to receive academic credit for their they are receiving the very best educational experience. One-on-one work outside the classroom. interaction among students and faculty is a reality at Saint Joseph's. SJU offers local, national, and international opportunities for student A solid liberal arts curriculum provides across-the-board learning for service. From North Philadelphia to Camden, N.J.; from Tijuana, every student. Supporting that curriculum are comprehensive academic Mexico, to the Appalachian Mountains, Saint Joseph's students majors and learning facilities. The result is a broad education that pre- embrace the Jesuit mission of serving those in need. The Thanksgiving pares students not only for employment and graduate school, but also Dinner Dance for area senior citizens and the Hand-in-Hand Festival for for life itself. the handicapped are two annual student-run events which draw thou- sands of special visitors to campus for fun and friendship. In the fall of 1998, SJU opened the $25 million Owen A. Mandeville Hall, which houses the Erivan K. Haub School of Business, the Center for Saint Joseph’s has equaled its highest ranking ever Food Marketing, and the region's first "Teletorium" and "Moot by U.S. News and World Report. Boardrooms." An 87,000-square-foot international academic center fea- turing state-of-the-art distance learning technology, it is located near the The magazine's 2007 "America's Best Colleges" issue ranks corner of 54th Street and City Avenue. Saint Joseph's ninth in the category Best Universities-Master's (North). A Demanding Education for Demanding Times Life After Saint Joseph’s A Jesuit University, Saint Joseph’s educates men and women who Students come to Saint Joseph's University seeking a values-based use their education to make the world better. A student in Saint learning experience. They join a community that regards questions Joseph’s first class in 1851 became a justice of the U.S. Supreme of ethics, morality and faith as centrally important to human exis- Court. Today there are 43,000 living Saint Joseph’s alumni in law, tence, and they are encouraged to examine, reinforce, and question medicine, business, finance, communications and education - their most deeply held beliefs. strengthening their professions and their communities in every part of the world. At the same time, Saint Joseph's students are moved and guided to develop to the fullest every facet of their intellectual potential, bring- ing into harmony theory and practice, tradition and innovation. Notable Saint Joseph’s Alumni Cultivating a compelling determination to maximize one's innate • Brother Richard J. Curry, 1968 -- Founder, National Theater abilities has taken on greater urgency in today's enormously com- Workshop of the Handicapped plex and competitive world. Thus, the University sets ever-higher • Michael Jackson, 1971 -- CEO, AutoNation; former CEO, educational standards for its students. Mercedes-Benz USA • Dr. John F. Lehman Jr., 1964 -- Former U.S. Secretary of the Navy The caliber of Saint Joseph’s academic programs, students and fac- • Kathleen A. McGinty, 1985 -- secretary, Pennsylvania Department ulty attests to its growing national reputation. of Environmental Protection; former advisor to Vice President Al Gore • Vince Papale, 1968 -- Former professional football player; subject of major motion picture entitled, “Invincible” • Joe Queenan, 1972 -- Freelance writer and author (True Believers: The Tragic Inner Life of Sports Fans) • Mary Lou Quinlan, 1975 -- Founder and CEO, Just Ask a Woman; author (Just Ask a Woman: Cracking the Code of What Women Want and How They Buy) • Dr. Jack Ramsay, 1949 -- Hall of Fame NCAA and NBA coach and ESPN analyst • Sr. Mary Scullion, 1976 -- Co-Founder and executive director, Project H.O.M.E. • Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach, 1963 -- Director, National Cancer Institute • Jack Whitaker, 1947 -- Emmy-award winning national sportscaster Vince Papale ‘68 (left) is the subject of the 2006 box-office hit “Invincible” starring Mark Walhberg (right). Papale was a standout on the Saint Joseph’s track team, but went on to play professional football for the Philadelphia Eagles. photo courtesy of Sports Management Group Worldwide, Inc. 2006-07 SAINT JOSEPH’S BASKETBALL• 173 SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY College of Arts and Sciences Students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences pursue a major course of study in one of the college’s three divisions: humanities, social Majors in the College of science, and natural science and mathematics (see right for a complete list of majors). Students who wish to explore intellectual questions and Arts and Sciences themes embodied in the intersection of two disciplines may create an interdepartmental major. • Aerospace Studies • History • Biology • International Relations The College of Arts and Sciences is also home to many special academ- • Chemical Biology • Labor Studies ic programs designed to enrich the undergraduate experience and • Criminal Justice • Latin underscore a commitment to experiential learning. These offerings • Economics • Mathematics include service-learning programs, study abroad, internships, and • Elementary and Special • Philosophy R.O.T.C. Through these opportunities, Saint Joseph's students gain • Education • Physics valuable experience that is in keeping with the Jesuit tradition of making • English • Political Science a difference in the world through the spread and pursuit of knowledge— • Environmental Science • Psychology in the classroom and beyond. • European Studies • Sociology • Fine and Performing Arts • Spanish • French • Theology • French Studies • German • Interdisciplinary Health Services Majors in the Haub School of Business • Accounting • Management • Finance • Marketing • Food Marketing • Pharmaceutical Marketing Erivan K. Haub School of Business • Information Systems • Public Administration Students in the Erivan K. Haub School of Business approach their pro- • International Marketing fessional curriculum with the valuable skills of a strong liberal arts foun- dation. This component of their education ensures that students can enter the business world as analytical and critical thinkers, well prac- ticed in oral and written self-expression. Every course is influenced by the Haub School’s location in state-of-the- art Mandeville Hall, a building that sets a national standard for class- room technology.